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Subtract 15/54 from 60/96

60/96 - 15/54 is 25/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   60/96 = 60 × 9/96 × 9 = 540/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   15/54 = 15 × 16/54 × 16 = 240/864
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   540/864 - 240/864 = 540 - 240/864 = 300/864
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/72

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